
Moving Home: A Lock and Key Checklist
Who may still hold keys to your new front door, which locks to check first, and when a lock change makes sense on moving day.
Practical guides and checklists on plumbing repairs and locksmith services, written for homeowners, landlords and property managers in London and the surrounding counties.

A persistent drip is more than an irritation: it wastes water and usually points to a worn washer, cartridge or valve seat. Here is what to look at, and what to tell a plumber, before you book a repair.

Who may still hold keys to your new front door, which locks to check first, and when a lock change makes sense on moving day.

A practical run-through for landlords and letting agents: stopcock, taps, toilets, door locks and keys to check at tenant check-in and check-out.

What to look at when a sink drains slowly, what you can safely try yourself, and the details that help a plumber quote accurately.

Is it one tap or the whole property? A short list of checks that narrows down a pressure problem before an engineer visits.

Damp patches, stains, unexplained noises and rising bills: the early signs of a leak you cannot see and when to get it checked.

The first steps to limit damage while you wait for help: find the stopcock, isolate the water, make the area safe and call us.

What to have ready when you call a locksmith for a lockout, how to prove you live there, and what to expect on arrival.

A stiff key or handle is often a warning sign. Know what to check and what to describe so the right repair is quoted first time.
Describe the leak or the lock problem and we will tell you what we would check first. A written quote is agreed before any work starts.
Tell us what is happening and we will come back to you by email. Whether it is a dripping tap or a stiff lock, a written quote is agreed before any work starts.
Do not let a small leak or stiff lock turn into an emergency. Call us and speak to the team directly.